Remand period extended for cops in alleged extortion case


JOHOR BARU: The remand period for the two policemen who were arrested for allegedly extorting money from a man near the Causeway here has been extended.

Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat said the two suspects, who were arrested last Friday (April 5), were initially placed under a three-day remand until Monday (April 8) to aid in investigations.

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